Detectives are appealing for information after an armed robber stole around £2000 from a shop in Wilmslow.
Between 9pm and 9.10pm on Sunday, 16th March, a man entered the Village Store in Knutsford Road, armed with a knife.
He threatened one of the shop assistants and demanded money from the till before stealing a quantity of cash. He then demanded cash from the safe, which was opened, and he stole a further quantity of cash. He then fled the scene on foot.
Owner Graham Hurd, who was not in the shop at the time, told wilmslow.co.uk "Two girls aged 25 and 18 were running the shop when a guy came in and threatened them with a knife.
"They were forced to hand over money from the till and open the safe. In the order of £2000 was taken."
The man is described as white, around 6′ tall, of stocky build and was wearing a black balaclava tucked into a black jersey turtle neck top, a black sports jacket, black cargo pants, black wool gloves and black boots. He had blue eyes and is believed to be aged between 25-35-years-old.
An investigation has been launched and officers are carrying out a number of enquiries − including house-to-house enquiries, CCTV enquiries and any relevant forensic enquiries.
DC Charlotte Astbury said: "Fortunately, the members of staff who were inside at the time were not injured but they were left extremely shaken by their ordeal. We are committed to tackling this type of crime and are carrying out a number of enquiries in the local area in a bid to trace the offender.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and has witnessed what happened or has seen anyone acting suspiciously − or the offender fleeing the scene.
"I would also urge anyone who has any information regarding the identity of the offender to come forward."
Anyone with any information, which could assist officers with their enquiries, is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 796 of 16 March. Information can also be left anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
